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WN08 YNY

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,245 mi
Last recorded127,245 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 YNY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 127,245 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 127,245 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 122,430 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 115,000 miles

all 4 tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 29 Aug 2018 106,139 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 103,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near 1.5mm limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm but bald very inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 103,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall. (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near 1.5mm limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm but bald very inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 98,149 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 93,817 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 93,784 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine oil on min mark

Pass 27 Apr 2015 84,093 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 68,279 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 55,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 26 Mar 2013 55,317 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 24 Mar 2012 49,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 49,858 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 34,357 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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WN08 YNY is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2008 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 80,098 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WN08 YNY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Altea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WN08 YNY?

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What year was WN08 YNY registered?

WN08 YNY is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is WN08 YNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN08 YNY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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